Businesses invited to celebrate World Athletics Cross Country

MEDIA RELEASE 16 January 2023

Businesses invited to celebrate World Athletics Cross Country

To build excitement and celebrate the countdown to the arrival of World Athletics Cross Country Championships to Bathurst, businesses are encouraged to adopt a country and dress their window in the theme of the adopted nation.

The World Athletics Cross Country Championships will take place 17-19 February at Mount Panorama with more than 500 athletes from 68 countries.

Mayor Robert Taylor said this initiative will help boost excitement for this large and prestigious event and to also build awareness within the community.

“Local businesses have done some fantastic displays for our city’s other events and I am always impressed with the creativity and thought put into the window displays by many of our local businesses,” he said.

“If your business has not participated in the past, I encourage you to take part and not only increase the chance of drawing more customers to your organisation, but to also be in the draw to win some great prizes for your business.”

There are cash prizes available for best dressed window display with first prize at $5000, second prize at $3,500 and third at $2000.

Dining venues are also encouraged to register for the opportunity to host live music with an international flavour at their venues while the championships are held.

This initiative is fully funded by WXC and Destination NSW.

For more information visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au

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